Good morning,
I made the Schlep tote bag a few months back, it was my first tote bag and I thought it turned out well. Easy too.
Here is the link for my post, I have the free pattern link as well as a link to a page with photos that may help you with the pattern.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-47924-1.htm
I hope this helps.
Candi